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#1488 of 2,648 schools in NC
The Oaks Academy
High School · Cherokee County Schools · Murphy, NC
A Cherokee County Schools high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
The Oaks Academy 4700 East US 64 Alternate, Murphy, NC 28906
- Math 7% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Oaks Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Oaks Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,669
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Andrews HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 222 | Compare → |
| Hiwassee Dam HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cherokee County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Oaks Academy is listed in Cherokee County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Oaks Academy
The Oaks Academy is a public high school in Murphy, NC, part of Cherokee County Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Oaks Academy
What grades does The Oaks Academy serve?
The Oaks Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Oaks Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Oaks Academy rank in NC?
The Oaks Academy ranks #1,488 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Oaks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Oaks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Oaks Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Oaks Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Oaks Academy a charter school?
No, The Oaks Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Oaks Academy a Title I school?
No, The Oaks Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Oaks Academy?
94.2% of students at The Oaks Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Phone
- (828) 837-6775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28906)
- 19,712
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28906; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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